2X3 Power Bench Rack

Name: 2X3 Power Bench Rack
Brand: EliteFTS
Rating: 4.78 (3 reviews)

The elitefts 2X3 Power Bench Rack is a compact, competition-spec bench training station built from 2x3 11-gauge American steel, originally developed by powerlifting veteran Dave Tate as a home for the “stand press” — a hybrid setup that mimics a floor press while still allowing leg drive. It’s purpose-built for floor, pin, reverse-band, and isometric pressing variations rather than general flat-bench work, with low-cut J-cups for a cleaner lat setup and rod & pipe pins designed to resist bar bending under heavy loads.

A 12.5”x17” center pad and removable 14”x30” side pads let lifters switch between standard bench pressing and stand-press training on the same compact 33”L x 49”W x 54”H footprint. The rack ships in ten color options and is aimed squarely at serious powerlifters and coaches who already train specialty bench variations rather than at general home-gym buyers looking for an all-purpose rack.

Pins	Rod & pipe pins
Steel	2x3 11-gauge American steel
Colors	Black, Red, White, Blue, Navy, Green, Platinum, Orange, Yellow, Purple
J-cups	Low-cut design
Side pads	14" x 30", removable, drop-in
Center pad	12.5" x 17"
Hole spacing	1" spacing, 1/2" holes
Dimensions (footprint)	33"L x 49"W x 54"H

What is a Bench?

What a weight bench is

A weight bench is the platform for pressing, supported rows, and seated accessory work — the second-most-used piece in most gyms after the rack. Broadly there are two kinds: flat benches (fixed and ultra-stable) and adjustable/FID benches (the back and seat pivot through flat, incline, and decline angles for versatility).

Which to choose

Buy a flat bench if you mostly bench and want maximum stability for the least money; buy an adjustable if you want one bench to cover incline presses, shoulder work, and more. Either way, prioritize a high weight rating, thick steel, and a firm, grippy pad.

How it compares

	2X3 Power Bench Rack	AB-3000 2.0 FID Adjustable Weight Bench	AB 5000 Zero Gap	AB-5200 1.0 Adjustable Bench
GymRadar rating	4.78/5	4.77/5	4.8/5	4.8/5
Price		$449.00	$549.00
Pins	Rod & pipe pins
Steel	2x3 11-gauge American steel
Colors	Black, Red, White, Blue, Navy, Green, Platinum, Orange, Yellow, Purple
J-cups	Low-cut design
Side pads	14" x 30", removable, drop-in
Center pad	12.5" x 17"
Hole spacing	1" spacing, 1/2" holes
Dimensions (footprint)	33"L x 49"W x 54"H

4.8/5 · 3 GymRadar reviews

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4.78/5

3 reviews

The elitefts 2X3 Power Bench Rack is a niche, competition-spec accessory — a compact bench station built by powerlifting veteran Dave Tate specifically for floor, pin, reverse-band, and “stand press” work, not a general-purpose bench rack. Its standout dimension is functionality: the low-cut J-cups, rod-and-pipe pins, and 2x3 11-gauge steel frame are purpose-built for advanced pressing variations that a standard flat bench can’t replicate. The weakest dimension is independent verification — beyond elitefts’ own product page and a short manufacturer b-roll clip, no editorial reviewer, YouTube reviewer, or community thread with usable signal was found discussing this specific SKU, so durability and long-term build quality remain unconfirmed by anyone outside the manufacturer.

+Functionality: purpose-built for floor, pin, reverse-band, and isometric bench press variations via low-cut J-cups and rod & pipe pins, filling a gap standard flat benches don't cover (elitefts product page)
+Build quality: 2x3 11-gauge American steel frame, in line with elitefts' commercial-grade competition equipment (elitefts product page)
+Versatility: removable 14"x30" side pads and a 12.5"x17" center pad support both bench and stand-press training styles on one compact 33"x49"x54" footprint (elitefts product page)

−Value: no independent editorial or community pricing comparisons exist to judge whether $2,143 is competitive against comparable competition bench racks (no independent coverage found)
−Durability: zero independent long-term ownership reports — the only source is the manufacturer's own page and a 31-second promotional clip with no spoken review content (elitefts YouTube channel)
−Functionality: as a specialized stand-press/floor-press station rather than a general rack, it's a poor fit for lifters who want a do-it-all bench (elitefts product page)